Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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Predation is a relationship where one organism (the predator) captures and eats another organism (the prey).

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Give an example of commensalism.

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An example of commensalism is barnacles attaching to a whale; the barnacles benefit while the whale is unaffected.

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Give an example of parasitism.

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An example of parasitism is a tick feeding on a dog; the tick benefits while the dog is harmed.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar; both benefit.

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What happens in a mutual relationship?

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In a mutual relationship, both organisms are benefiting.

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What is the role of honey guide birds in mutualism?

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Honey guide birds alert badgers to bee hives, allowing both to benefit from the honey.